Listen "Burnout, Boundaries, and Saying "No" - With Teresa Vozza"
Episode Synopsis
Are you feeling over-committed, exhausted, or worried that you will burn out? Then this week’s episode of The Manager Track podcast is for YOU!
We're having a conversation with Teresa Vozza about burnout and burnout prevention. We'll be discussing the underlying patterns that keep getting in the way of us setting clear boundaries and then Teresa shares tips on how to practice saying “no” to your manager, how to make time for restorative activities, and dispels a common myth you may be falling victim of.
Be sure to stay until the end when Teresa poses a personal inventory Reflection Question for you!
Teresa Vozza is a leadership expert, certified executive coach, and former Human Resources Executive with over 20 years of corporate experience, most recently at Allianz Partners as CHRO. She is highly skilled in leading change, building executive acumen, and communicating with impact. She is a go-to coach for highly accomplished corporate professionals who are looking to seriously up-level their impact.
— RESOURCES MENTIONED —
Check out Ramona's podcast episode on "Leader's Exhaustion": https://www.ramonashaw.com/82-leaders-exhaustion/
Learn more about Teresa’s executive coaching for women: www.teresavozza.ca
Connect with Teresa on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/teresa-vozza-chrl-cca
Join Teresa’s newsletter to get a free download of her 12 boundaries statements that you can use and practice! https://www.teresavozza.ca/#newsletter-form
— WHAT'S NEXT? —
Grab your copy of Ramona's best-selling new book 'The Confident & Competent New Manager: How to Rapidly Rise to Success in Your First Leadership Role': https://amzn.to/3TuOdcP
If this episode inspired you in some way, tag me @ramona.shaw.leadership or DM me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramona-shaw
Are you in your first manager role and want to set yourself up for success? Watch my FREE Masterclass to become a leader people love to work for --> www.ramonashaw.com/masterclass
Don't forget to invest time each week to increase your self-awareness, celebrate your wins, and learn from your mistakes. Your career grows only to the extent that you grow. Grab your Career Journal with leadership exercises and weekly reflections here: www.ramonashaw.com/shop
Love the podcast and haven’t left a review yet? Go to https://www.ramonashaw.com/itunes and give your honest review. Thanks for your support of this show!
— CHAPTERS —
00:00 Preview
01:21 Intro
02:05 Meet Teresa Vozza
03:52 Teresa's First "Burnout"
07:41 Don't Confuse Urgency With "At All Costs"
10:13 Establishing Boundaries At Work & Training Them To Your Manager
15:00 Create A List Of Boundary Statements
16:30 Advice For Listeners Feeling Burnt Out
18:22 Practice Saying No
19:03 Don't Micromanage Your Employees
20:09 Making Time For Restorative Activities In Your Life
25:18 You Become What You Say Yes To
27:52 Self-Reflect: What Do You Typically Say Yes To?
32:58 Myth Busted: I Can't Say "No" Because They Are More Senior Than Me
37:34 Recap
38:05 How To Work with Teresa
40:22 Outro
* Disclaimer: Shownotes may contain affiliate links. That means that I am awarded a small commission for purchases made through them, at no added cost to you.
We're having a conversation with Teresa Vozza about burnout and burnout prevention. We'll be discussing the underlying patterns that keep getting in the way of us setting clear boundaries and then Teresa shares tips on how to practice saying “no” to your manager, how to make time for restorative activities, and dispels a common myth you may be falling victim of.
Be sure to stay until the end when Teresa poses a personal inventory Reflection Question for you!
Teresa Vozza is a leadership expert, certified executive coach, and former Human Resources Executive with over 20 years of corporate experience, most recently at Allianz Partners as CHRO. She is highly skilled in leading change, building executive acumen, and communicating with impact. She is a go-to coach for highly accomplished corporate professionals who are looking to seriously up-level their impact.
— RESOURCES MENTIONED —
Check out Ramona's podcast episode on "Leader's Exhaustion": https://www.ramonashaw.com/82-leaders-exhaustion/
Learn more about Teresa’s executive coaching for women: www.teresavozza.ca
Connect with Teresa on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/teresa-vozza-chrl-cca
Join Teresa’s newsletter to get a free download of her 12 boundaries statements that you can use and practice! https://www.teresavozza.ca/#newsletter-form
— WHAT'S NEXT? —
Grab your copy of Ramona's best-selling new book 'The Confident & Competent New Manager: How to Rapidly Rise to Success in Your First Leadership Role': https://amzn.to/3TuOdcP
If this episode inspired you in some way, tag me @ramona.shaw.leadership or DM me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramona-shaw
Are you in your first manager role and want to set yourself up for success? Watch my FREE Masterclass to become a leader people love to work for --> www.ramonashaw.com/masterclass
Don't forget to invest time each week to increase your self-awareness, celebrate your wins, and learn from your mistakes. Your career grows only to the extent that you grow. Grab your Career Journal with leadership exercises and weekly reflections here: www.ramonashaw.com/shop
Love the podcast and haven’t left a review yet? Go to https://www.ramonashaw.com/itunes and give your honest review. Thanks for your support of this show!
— CHAPTERS —
00:00 Preview
01:21 Intro
02:05 Meet Teresa Vozza
03:52 Teresa's First "Burnout"
07:41 Don't Confuse Urgency With "At All Costs"
10:13 Establishing Boundaries At Work & Training Them To Your Manager
15:00 Create A List Of Boundary Statements
16:30 Advice For Listeners Feeling Burnt Out
18:22 Practice Saying No
19:03 Don't Micromanage Your Employees
20:09 Making Time For Restorative Activities In Your Life
25:18 You Become What You Say Yes To
27:52 Self-Reflect: What Do You Typically Say Yes To?
32:58 Myth Busted: I Can't Say "No" Because They Are More Senior Than Me
37:34 Recap
38:05 How To Work with Teresa
40:22 Outro
* Disclaimer: Shownotes may contain affiliate links. That means that I am awarded a small commission for purchases made through them, at no added cost to you.
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